Daily Archives: September 18, 2025

White Paper: The Angels Who Left Their Place in Jude: Scope, Context, and Biblical Antecedents

Posted on September 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper explores Jude 6, which speaks of “angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode,” and assesses whether this refers to all demons or a particular subset. It examines intertextual connections with Genesis … Continue reading →

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White Paper: How Ancient “Para-” Languages Illuminate Language Development and Relationships

Posted on September 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Case studies: para-Munda (South Asia) and Para-Mongolic (Inner Asia) Abstract Scholars sometimes label ancient, poorly attested (or fully unattested) languages that are inferred from substratal effects or fragmentary records with the prefix “para-”: languages that are typologically or historically close … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Theology of Preserving Languages: Biblical Foundations for Celebrating Linguistic Diversity

Posted on September 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper explores the biblical theology of language preservation and the reasons why Scripture portrays linguistic diversity as a divine gift rather than an obstacle. Far from being a mere tool of communication, language is bound up with … Continue reading →

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White Paper: AI-Centered Approaches to the Preservation, Study, and Instruction of Smaller and Vulnerable Languages in Developed Countries

Posted on September 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Smaller and vulnerable languages in developed nations—including Indigenous tongues, minority immigrant languages, and regional dialects—are threatened by declining intergenerational transmission, urbanization, and the dominance of global lingua francas. Traditional preservation efforts, while valuable, are often underfunded, fragmented, and … Continue reading →

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